Supply Chain Integration: Enabling Supply Chain Growth

IFMA in partnership with Kinetic12, HAVI and Datassential are continuing to make strides in a Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) initiative that is the first of its kind in the foodservice industry. Fully board driven by 50 foodservice organizations representing the complete supply chain, SCO is working toward an efficient supply chain. With organizations representing both national and regional chain operators, manufacturers and distributors, all stakeholders have accepted the challenge and have come to the collective table ready to improve the foodservice industry as a whole.

Supply Chain Management Review’s contributing editor, Eric Pfeiffer, wrote about the steps to success in achieving supply chain integration and the importance of the work being done by the SCO board. Click here to read the full article.

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The Strategic Issues Series is a complimentary IFMA Manufacturer Members-only forum that focuses on issues that are top of mind for foodservice manufacturers. There is no additional cost to attend, as this event is included in the Member’s annual dues. From GPOs to The Distributor of the Future, the series brings to light critical challenges and how manufacturers can take advantage of them to create growth opportunities.

On April 20th, representatives from the 50 member organizations of IFMA’s Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) development board gathered in Chicago for the second of four in-person meetings. The development board continues to progress in developing a best practice framework and model that will be used by the operator, manufacturer and distribution communities in creating a more efficient and effective supply chain.

IFMA in partnership with Kinetic12, HAVI and Datassential are orchestrating a Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) initiative that is the first of its kind in the foodservice industry. Forbes contributing editor, Kate Vitasek, wrote about the progress of the effort and the impact this new best practice can have on the foodservice industry.

“Since the IFMA Industry Board formation was announced in January, more than 30 foodservice chain operators, distributors and brokers have signed on to participate,” said Larry Oberkfell, President and ...